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ability to run the option so well, so fast has him on pace for a record season. it was well documented that he could run and in week 6, the vikings got a quick lesson, a 76-yard touchdown that clinched the skins' victory. on the year, the he racked up 479 rushing scores and three touch dow jones. >> he can also air it out. he connected with pierre gargon for his debut. a week later, leonard hankerson hauled in a touch down. >> you try to appreciate everything and try not to we too much on your personal success so you don't have to be humbled. i try to make sure that i stay grounded. a lot of people around me make sure i stay grounded. you want to make sure that you not bigger than live life. i don't ever want to feel the need to be humbled. i appreciate everything and try to push forward. >> he also has had his fair of growing pain. he suffered a mild concussion in week 5 against the falcons, took a huge hit on a reverse pass from josh morgan and last week went air born for a first down. each moment, a learning moment. i see that. i see the quarterback putting th
ability to run the option so well, so fast has him on pace for a record season. it was well documented that he could run and in week 6, the vikings got a quick lesson, a 76-yard touchdown that clinched the skins' victory. on the year, the he racked up 479 rushing scores and three touch dow jones. >> he can also air it out. he connected with pierre gargon for his debut. a week later, leonard hankerson hauled in a touch down. >> you try to appreciate everything and try not to we too...
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will thomas has the story. >> the city of new york is not going to give up. the city of new york is coming back and this race will demonstrate that resilience. >> reporter: race organizers were certain the marathon would go on as planned. they donated a million bucks to relief efforts and the marathon, like those in the past, is responsible for bringing in millions to the local economy. friday during the 5:00 news, word came. >>> and to breaking news out of new york city. mayor bloomberg said the new york city marathon will not happen on sunday. >> i couldn't believe it. seemed like the mayor said it was a go. >> he was a maryland runner among the estimated 40,000 runners who expected to take part in the event. harris was planning to run with his buddy steve, who is already in new york all the way from new zealand. steve's blind and running it year after year is extra special. now, it will be a weekend in new york without the big race. >> maybe we'll take some running in central park or do something and try to enjoy, you know, new york city for what it's wort
will thomas has the story. >> the city of new york is not going to give up. the city of new york is coming back and this race will demonstrate that resilience. >> reporter: race organizers were certain the marathon would go on as planned. they donated a million bucks to relief efforts and the marathon, like those in the past, is responsible for bringing in millions to the local economy. friday during the 5:00 news, word came. >>> and to breaking news out of new york city....
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she has a masters degree in business and undergraduate degree from american university. >> i have a lot of skills. i didn't have a job. >> reporter: she lost her home. >> we don't believe saying to you here's a bunch of good luck, god bless. we believe in helping you each step of the way. >> reporter: the d.c. housing authority's veterans affairs supportive housing program is giving ella a voucher for an apartment. now through this program they've already placed 130 veterans in homes and apartments in d.c. this year. when the real estate market turned, d.c.-based sanford capital had a lot of vacant apartments. they partnered with the housing authority to help themselves and the vets. >> we don't see it as a risk. we see it as an opportunity and that opportunity is to assist and freeway a veteran who served our country and give them the resources and kind of the jump start to provide housing for them. >> reporter: 33% of homeless males are veterans. >> the people that serve in our country i don't think understand because we should come home and shouldn't have to go through this. we shoul
she has a masters degree in business and undergraduate degree from american university. >> i have a lot of skills. i didn't have a job. >> reporter: she lost her home. >> we don't believe saying to you here's a bunch of good luck, god bless. we believe in helping you each step of the way. >> reporter: the d.c. housing authority's veterans affairs supportive housing program is giving ella a voucher for an apartment. now through this program they've already placed 130...
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what has wal-mart workers up in arms. we're going to tell you next. . >>> it's the greatest gift to give a child. a permanent family. for dozens of d.c. area children waiting for parents, today was the day the adoptions became final. audrey barns has more. >> say thank you. >> thank you. >> reporter: mark and diane williams first met mary at saint ann an's hospital in july of 2010, a preemie weighing two pounds and 10 ounces. they took her into their oxen hill home as foster parents, loved and nourished her up to her current weight of 23 pounds and started working right away to make her theirs forever. >> i said i didn't care how long it took as long as we got her and it was a happy day today. >> reporter: happy, because today their adoption was finalized with 20 other families at d.c.'s annual adoption day ceremony. the event not only celebrating the joy of adoption, but it's meant to consider others to consider adopting or fostering a child. right now, there are 120 children in pc foster care waiting for adoptive fam
what has wal-mart workers up in arms. we're going to tell you next. . >>> it's the greatest gift to give a child. a permanent family. for dozens of d.c. area children waiting for parents, today was the day the adoptions became final. audrey barns has more. >> say thank you. >> thank you. >> reporter: mark and diane williams first met mary at saint ann an's hospital in july of 2010, a preemie weighing two pounds and 10 ounces. they took her into their oxen hill home...